Unit12 Reading You're supposed to write quickly!

Mary

Dear Mary, How R U? I C UR busy. But I really nd your hp. BTW,I’ll go 2 CU next week.I want 2 have a talk wiz U F2F. CUL8r.Dear Mary, How are you? I see you’re busy. But I really need your help. By the way, I’ll go to see you next week. I want to have a talk with you face to face. See you later.

how are you for see tonight

By the way See you!

• How R U? How are you?

OIC

4ever

CU2morrow

ASAP

B4

IDK

PLS

Oh I See .

forever

see you tomorrow

as soon as possible

before

I don’t know

pleasePlease write more expressions like the one above!

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1.E-mail English is useda) to have fun b) to save time c) to study

faster.

2.E-mail English is supposed to be useda) on mobile phones b) in class c) in tests.

You’re supposed to write quickly!You’re supposed to write quickly!

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E-mail English is a new kind of written English that is being used to save time.

meaning

1. What is e-mail English?1. What is e-mail English?

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1.Such experiences are usual for the conchologists who collect shells.

You are supposed to use them to show the emotion you are feeling.

It looks like this:) and it is made with a colon and a right bracket besidebeside it.

2.His father despises him, but his mother loves him very much.

Guess the meaning of a word from the context( 上下文 ).

4.She bought a telescope to see the stars that are far away.

A. 望远镜 B. 显微镜 C. 老花镜

3.She often felt sad and sorrowful when she heard bad news.

A. excited B. happy C. sad

Guess the meaning of a word from the context( 上下文 ).

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background

1.Where does e-mail English words come from?

2.For what reason are people supposed to write quickly when they talk on computers?

They come from a computer program called ICQ,which means I seek you.

They are supposed to type quickly so the otherperson doesn’t get bored.

A. look for B. look after C. look up D. look like

sought, sought

How many types are used to write e-mail English? Can you give an example for each type?

Name _________ Name ________ Name_______

Example ________Example _______Example______

abbreviation homophone emoticons

BTW,CSL gr8,CUL8r :)

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formed by using the first letter of each word in the phrase

The happy face:) is made with a colon and a right bracket beside it.

The sad face :(

punctuation marks

is made with a colon and a left bracket beside it.

emotion

emoticon

1.WBQ would meana) with best wishes b) which queue c) write back

quickly.

2.“Great” sounds most likea)late b) get c) seat.

3.In e-mail English, punctuation marks are useda) Normally b) instead of letters c) to show

feelings.

You’re supposed to write quickly!You’re supposed to write quickly!

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situations

is supposed to be used______________.

is not supposed to be used____________.

on mobile phones

in class and in a test

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It is important to use it only at the proper time.

When is e-mail English (not) supposed to be used?

1.We are familiar with e-mail English.2.People are supposed to write quickly when they have online conversations.3.A homophone is formed by using the first letter of each word in the phrase.4.Punctuation marks can only be used in the traditional way.5.It is difficult for us to learn e-mail English.

Complete the chart and discuss your answers with your partner.Do these two on your own:

1.I had a great weekend. And you?

2.Oh no ！ I am going to be late.

My e-mail English ideas

Do them with a partner:3.I have seen that movie

four times. It’s great!4.Excuse me. Could you

please help me?

Our e-mail English ideas

Two brains can usually think better thanone, and faster too. Share your ideas.

Whose e-mail English do you prefer?

Was it easier and faster by working together?

We are supported when we work with another.

Cooperative learning

We can do things faster with a partner

It is more enjoyable to do the task with someone else rather than alone.

A short message from my friend . I’d like to share with you.

iTz NoT HoW cLoZe oR FaR We R 2DaY..iTz HoW MucH We VaLuE EacH oTHeRs..FoR Me u R HeaVeN’s GiFT,A sPeciaL PeRSoN i WuD KeeP cLoSe 2 My HeaRT 4eVeR..TCaRe..

1. Find more information about e-mail English.

2. Write a note to some friends using e-mail English.